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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

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Gene (Eugene) L. Reynolds | Obituary

Gene (Eugene) L. Reynolds | Obituary

Gene (Eugene) L. Reynolds | Obituary

Gene (Eugene) L. Reynolds | Obituary
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Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications

$40 million in federal funds to be distributed

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U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington

Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud

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Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting

Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health

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Taser is ineffective against suspect in stabbing | Kent Police Blotter

Pursuit, stabbing, street racers among incidents Sept. 24-Oct. 12

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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative

Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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Free flu shots in Kent for seniors 50 and older on Oct. 16

Drive-thru from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kent Senior Center; registration required

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King County Council approves funding for affordable housing

Small increase in sales tax to support program

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Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007

Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007
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Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state

One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children

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Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

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Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19

‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’

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Kent superintendent Watts releases update about 2020-2021 school year

‘I do want to be clear that no date for hybrid learning has been set at this time’

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K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home

Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them

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Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief

Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief

Wednesday, Oct. 7 on Facebook

Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief